Global equity funds attracted net inflows for a third week in a row during the week ending January 28, 2026, as investors showed renewed confidence in equities amid optimism about corporate earnings and market resilience. Fund flow data showed that total equity fund inflows reached $33.39 billion this week. European equity funds led the gains, followed by U.S. and Asian funds receiving strong contributions.

By region, investors added $11.03 billion to European equity funds, while U.S. equity funds saw net inflows of $10.73 billion. Asian equity funds also recorded significant inflows of $6.95 billion, underlining broad global participation in the trend.

💹 Sector Trends and Investor Focus

Investors favoured sectors poised for growth as markets absorbed recent developments in corporate earnings and economic data. Industrials, technology, and metals and mining sectors attracted notable flows this week. Because these areas typically benefit from stronger earnings and macroeconomic momentum, many fund managers increased their exposure.

Meanwhile, optimism about future earnings growth encouraged asset managers to maintain exposure to equities despite ongoing uncertainty in tariff policies and broader geopolitical risks. Because trade tensions and tariffs continue to influence investor behaviour, flows into equities suggest that many players view long-term fundamentals as outweighing short-term market headwinds.

📉 Bond, Money Market and Precious Metals Funds Also Gain

In addition to equities, global bond funds attracted another fourth straight week of inflows, amassing $18.02 billion in net investment. Short-term and corporate bond funds received the bulk of these flows, each recording close to $3.8 billion and $3.45 billion respectively.

Money market funds, which had seen outflows during the prior two weeks, also returned to positive territory with $10.31 billion in net inflows. Investors shifted some capital into safer assets as markets weighed risks tied to macroeconomic conditions and policy uncertainty.

Gold and precious metals funds drew $2.25 billion this week — the highest level of inflows since late December — showing continued demand for defensive positions.

🌍 Emerging Markets Funds Draw Strong Demand

Emerging market equity funds posted robust inflows of $12.63 billion, their strongest weekly total in several years. Lower valuations and stronger growth prospects in some developing economies helped support these flows. Meanwhile, emerging market bond funds attracted $3.51 billion, adding to signs of investor interest outside traditional developed markets.

Investors have focused on emerging markets as potential sources of returns as global growth patterns shift. Because currency and credit conditions vary across regions, many global asset managers have balanced exposure across both developed and emerging markets.